Gabrielle Giffords Archives - New Jersey Globe

Giffords endorses Kennedy for Congress

July 24, 2020 2:22 pm

Giffords, one of the nation’s most influential gun reform advocacy groups, has endorsed Democrat Amy Kennedy for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district. “Amy Kennedy is ready to make history by bringing a new voice to the halls of power,”...

Giffords group backs Smith

August 17, 2018 10:05 pmAugust 17, 2018 10:06 pm

Former Rep. Gabby Gifford’s gun safety organization endorsed a second member of New Jersey’s Republican House delegation Friday. The Group, Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence, backed Rep. Chris Smith over his Democratic Challenger Josh Welle. Earlier Friday, the group...

Gabby Giffords’ gun group endorses Lance

August 17, 2018 1:59 pmAugust 19, 2018 9:39 pm

Giffords, the gun-safety organization founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords, on Friday endorsed Rep. Leonard Lance over former assistant Secretary of State Tom Malinowski. “[Lance’s] leadership will be critical for our next victories in Congress to save lives and prevent...

Murphy taps Castner as Gun Czar

May 7, 2018 5:40 pmMay 7, 2018 10:42 pm

Accompanied by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Gov. Phil Murphy has named Bill Castner as Senior Advisor to the Governor on Firearms for the state of New Jersey. Castner served as chief counsel to Gov. Jon Corzine and as Executive Director...